Procurement Leader - Aerospace & Defence

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

Share incentive plan

Pension contribution

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

You will develop supplier partnerships, shape procurement strategy, and drive commercial performance to support defence and commercial UAV programs. You will build and mentor a team, ensure timely delivery of materials and services, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to meet ambitious objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience in manufacturing, engineering or production.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management and negotiations.
• Understanding of supply chain operations including planning, inventory and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing procurement team.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to drive value and risk reduction.
• Drive cost, quality and delivery performance across key supplier networks.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply to support manufacturing and R&D programmes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to hit business goals.
• Champion process improvements and procurement transformation initiatives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

MRP/ERP knowledge

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Inventory planning

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

You will develop supplier partnerships, shape procurement strategy, and drive commercial performance to support defence and commercial UAV programs. You will build and mentor a team, ensure timely delivery of materials and services, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to meet ambitious objectives.